Bedouins tell BBC they could return to fighting Druze in Syria
More than 1,000 people in Syria have been killed in recent clashes between Bedouin and Druze fighters.
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Japan’s PM vows to stay on despite bruising exit poll
The result could destabilise Japan’s government at a pivotal moment in trade negotiations with the US.
Israeli forces kill 67 Palestinians seeking aid in northern Gaza, Hamas-run ministry says
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had “fired warning shots” and disputed the number of reported deaths.
Passengers rescued from Indonesia ferry fire
At least five people died in the fire and more than 280 were rescued off the coast of Sulawesi island.
Moscow airports temporarily closed after Ukraine drone attacks
Russia’s defence ministry says more than 230 Ukrainian drones have been downed over Russia since Saturday morning.
‘Cautious calm’ reported in southern Syria after week of deadly tribal clashes
More than 1,000 people have been killed since sectarian fighting broke out a week ago, the Syrian Observatory for Human…
Dozens dead after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam
The incident happened in Vietnam’s busy Ha Long Bay during bad weather, and at least 14 people are missing, local…
Buildings burn as another wave of Russian attacks hits Ukraine
At least three people are killed in the barrage, which the Ukrainian president says targeted 10 regions.
Hope for peace as DR Congo and M23 rebels sign deal in Qatar
The declaration says both parties must sign a final peace deal by mid-August.
Dozens killed by Israeli gunfire near aid sites in south Gaza, Hamas-run ministry says
More than 100 others were also injured near two sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, according to the Hamas-run…